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Actually, diagon alley here we come!They can totally fit the Hagrid’s coaster in that tiny little locker space!
Actually, diagon alley here we come!They can totally fit the Hagrid’s coaster in that tiny little locker space!
The event and shows happen Nov 24th- Jan 1stDoes anyone know if there will be Hogwarts castle light show early Thanksgiving week (Nov. 19 and 20)? Can't find anything specific on the website or app. Looks too early for Christmas show.
crazy. I remember that day they had people waiting. Universal also was toying with people 100%. I feel like it would leak that Potter was soft opening and they would delay it. The ride had passed certification by January.Eight years ago today (February 12th, 2016), the magical barrier was taken down, allowing Muggles to enter Hogsmeade for the first time on the West Coast..
(aka... Wizarding World of Harry Potter soft-opened at Universal Hollywood)
Can't believe we're close to the 10 year anniversary of "WWOHP: Hollywood" It feels like it barely just opened 2 years ago
crazy. I remember that day they had people waiting. Universal also was toying with people 100%. I feel like it would leak that Potter was soft opening and they would delay it. The ride had passed certification by January.
The bathroom. It's a 6hr wait. Express is sold out.Random guests walking by and asking, "What is this line for?"
You'd think something that sells really well, they'd want it restocked ASAP..On a side note, I asked when the animated owl shoulder sit would be back in stock. They said they were hoping for March, but last time they had it in October, it sold out in a week.
I was there for the first soft open - the first guest to enter the land! I was in a suit with camera equipment, so the waiting creatives/park management initially thought I was one of them before realizing folks were being let inside.
it’s still the best thing the parks ever done. Even if it’s a copy from Florida. It’s the only addition to me that’s they didn’t cheap out in.All of us being corralled outside Animal Actors for what felt like an eternity. Random guests walking by and asking, "What is this line for?" I remember one employee was saying, "There's no guarantee for anything," and everyone giving her the side-eye like, "Ma'am, just don't start with us." Such an awesome feeling walking in when it finally did and being among the first guests to set foot in there with all the various Universal staff in the land smiling and giving off their own palpable excitement. God knows how many times I've been to the park over the last 30+ years, but that day was easily one of my absolute favorite memories of the park.
I totally agree with you... there really need to be more shows.
But one thing that should be recognized is that Universal is pretty great about making their superb character interactions very visible to guests who are not even in line for the characters. To me, they can be a mini show. I'm talking about things like: Blue, Juliet/Stegosaurus (when she appears), baby dino, Bumblebee/Optimus, Donkey, NY street window actors, and Snowball. Sometimes I just stand and watch them interact with guests, which is a small scale show in itself.
Obviously not the same thing, but at the same time, there's something to be said for "stumbling" upon a show, where you can stay for as long as you like, without having to be scheduled or stand in a huge line (for most of them).
Would love to see Bourne and the Monster Make Up show come over in future expansion. Don’t see the latter coming but it would be nice.100%, though the best parks have both. USH needs at least one additional live theater facility - ideally two. Hopefully it's being considered for the future park expansions.
Wasn't much!? -gasp- Tri-Wiz & Frog Choir are must-see (especially Frog Choir Xmas)I know this show wasn't much
Technically, it'd be a resurrected show for USH that they axed years ago. It's amazing the Orlando version has survived for 30+ years (wish they'd restore Phantom & the gory gruesome grotesque aspect/title)Would love to see Bourne and the Monster Make Up show come over in future expansion. Don’